With 49 votes out of 53, the president of Morocco's football body establishes himself as an essential figure in African and global football scene. His re-election strengthens Morocco's influence within FIFA ahead of major events such as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2030 World Cup.
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is discussing the possibility of increasing the number of teams participating in the 2030 World Cup, which will be hosted by Morocco, Spain, and Portugal, to 64 teams, up from 48.